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Wake of War

By: Zac Topping
Narrated by: Roger Wayne, Sophie Amoss
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Zac Topping's breathtaking near-future thriller, Wake of War, is a timely account of the lengths those with power will go to preserve it, and the determination of those they exploit to win back their freedom.

It's 2037, and the United States government is on the brink of collapse amid rebel uprisings and aggressive political maneuvering turning the country into an active war zone.

In a nation where opportunity is sequestered behind doors open only to the privileged, joining the Army seemed like James Trent’s best option. He just never thought he’d actually see combat. Now Trent finds himself on the front lines of a second American Civil War, fighting for a cause he’s not sure he even believes in. The last thing he wanted was to spend his days breaking down doors and chasing after fellow Americans—rebels or not.

Retribution is the only thing driving Sam Cross, and her sharpshooting skills have made her invaluable to the rebel efforts tearing their way across the Midwest. With every successful mission, she's reminded that she's enacting real change, but that hasn't made pulling the trigger any easier. And with each step she takes into the heart of the war effort, she can't help but wonder if there isn't another way.

When these opposing forces clash, alliances are shattered, resolve is tested, and when the dust clears, the only certainty is that the country and its fighting forces will never be the same.

A Macmillan Audio production from Forge Books

©2022 Zac Topping (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

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Wow!

Zac Topping’s Wake of War is an outstanding war novel that encompasses the internal conflict among soldiers on opposing teams. It really makes you stop and think about past and future generations of soldiers as it relates to the physical and emotional toll of war. This is a must read for summer 2023!

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Real military action but the plot is little dry

Book was hyped up, so was expecting a more intriguing story. Characters are little dull even with detailed back story. I wasn't really enjoying the characters or their motivations. Not really anything that made me care about them or kept me in the story.
If somehow I liked both the characters, I would have given this 4 stars. The plot didn't really have any hair raising or gotcha moments. The pacing is good, and the narrators did a good job.
The action is detailed so if you like military style fighting then you might find the story quick and complete.

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